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Cadet Regulation 1-5

Cadet Appointments and Promotions

UNCLASSIFIED

State of California-Military Department Office of The Adjutant General Sacramento, California 30 December 2015

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Summary of Changes CR 1-5 Cadet Appointments and Promotions

*Redistributes Performance Task Assessments for the ranks of CDT through C/SSG.

*Adds a waiver to go over one rank above the maximum allowable rank by position.

*Adds a letter of recommendation be part of the field grade officer packet if a waiver is to be used.

*Defines advancement and Non-Commissioned Officer.

*Authorizes use of paper tests and include requesting procedures.

*Adds a special advancement provision and procedures.

*Waives passing the promotion tests for CDT through C/CPL.

*Adds a requirement to pass online/written or cumulative testing for promotion to C/SGT.

*Adds requirement from promotion board members to be recused when a conflict of interest

is apparent (i.e. a personal relationship).

*Establishes timeframes for the review of promotional applications by BDE HQ and

HQCACC.

*Requires reporting to HQCACC on an annual basis of any waivers approved.

*Minor corrections throughout.

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Cadet Regulation Number 1-5

Effective 30 December 2015

CADET APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS _______________________________________________________________________________

By Order of the Adjutant General

DAVID S. BALDWIN

Major General

Adjutant General

Official:

GRACE E. EDINBORO

Colonel, California Cadet Corps

Executive Officer

History. This regulation supersedes all previous editions of Cadet Regulation 1-5. This publication represents significant changes since this regulation was last published. Revisions are listed in the summary of change.

Summary. This regulation establishes the guidelines and policies for the appointment and promotion of a cadet. Properly implemented the cadet appointment and promotion program can provide a means to build and maintain high morale, as well as provide meaningful incentives.

Applicability. This regulation applies to all commandant and cadet personnel in active service or enrollment with the California Cadet Corps. It applies to all units organized within the California Cadet Corps.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Executive Officer, California Cadet Corps. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a field-grade HQCACC staff officer or State Projects Officer. Activities or units may request a waiver to this regulation by providing full justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the senior commandant of the requesting activity or unit and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent.

Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation and establishment of command and local forms are prohibited without prior approval, in writing, from the Executive Officer, California Cadet Corps. Send a draft copy of each supplement to – Headquarters, California Cadet Corps ATTN: Executive Officer 10 Sonoma Ave, Bldg 1301 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements in memorandum form directly to – Headquarters, California Cadet Corps ATTN: Executive Officer 10 Sonoma Ave, Bldg 1301 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Development and revision committee. The following committee members are recognized for their contribution to the revision of this regulation dated 11 January 2014 – COL (CACC) Larry K. Morden COL (CACC) David B. Werner LTC (CA) Mark P. Ryan (Chair) LTC (CACC) Michael J. Smith LTC (CACC) Matthew L. M. Kus The following committee members are recognized for their contribution to the revision of this regulation – CPT (ARNG) Ivan Mendoza CPT (CACC) Kenneth Cook-Askins CSM (CACC) David Archer C/LTC Miles Savage C/2LT Chandler Clarke C/CSM Mehran Hossain

Distribution. This publication is available in electronic media only and is intended for all levels of the California Cadet Corps organization and is authorized for public distribution. Printed copies of this publication may be provided, within budget limitations, at the discretion of the Headquarters, California Cadet Corps (HQCACC).

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Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number) *This regulation supersedes all previous editions of CR 1-5.

Chapter 1 General 1-1. Authority, page 1 1-2. Definition of Terms, page 1 1-3. Appointment and Promotion Authority, page 2 1-4. Demotion and Reduction in Grade, page 2

Chapter 2 Promotion Procedures 2-1. Promotion Requirements, page 4

2-2. Promotion from Recruit through the ranks of the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps, page 5

2-3. Promotion to Cadet Warrant Officer and Cadet Officer, Cadet Second Lieutenant through

Cadet Captain, page 6

2-4. Promotion to Cadet Major through Cadet Colonel, page 8

Chapter 3

Special Provisions

3-1. Waivers, page 10 3-2. A cadet Enrolled in a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program, page 11 3-3. Temporary Promotions, page 11 3-4. End of Term Advancement, page 11

APPENDIX A Promotions Requirements Summary, pages 13-14

APPENDIX B California Cadet Corps Promotion Examinations and Performance Task Assessments for CDT through C/SSG, pages 15-19

APPENDIX C Promotion Board Scoring Sheet, page 20

APPENDIX D Promotion board and performance requirements for promotion to C/SFC, C/MSG, pages 21-26

APPENDIX E Application for Appointment/Promotion as a Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer in the California Cadet Corps, page 27 Application for Appointment/Promotion as a Cadet Warrant/Company Grade Officer in the California Cadet Corps, page 28 Application for Promotion as a Cadet Field Grade Officer in the California Cadet Corps, page 29

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Chapter 1 General

1-1. Authority

Sections 500-509, California Military and Veterans Code (CMVC).

1-2. Definition of Terms

a. Advancement. An automatic raise in rank based on experience and meeting minimum standards

which includes successful demonstration of requisite PTA but not promotion testing.

b. Appointment. The designation of an individual to a position of responsibility and trust with the

authority to influence or exercise control over others.

c. Authorized Position. Any position listed in CR 3-22 as authorized for the cadet's unit of

assignment. Each of these positions lists the highest rank a cadet may hold while assigned to the

position.

d. Commission or Warrant. The official certificate of appointment as a cadet warrant officer or

commissioned officer. This certificate will be issued by the Brigade Headquarters at the time of

warrant to the grade of Warrant Officer 1 or of commissioning to the grade of Second Lieutenant.

e. Date of Rank. The effective date of the assumption of rank. It is the date from which time is

computed for eligibility for promotion to the next higher rank.

f. Grizzly-A cadet enrolled in a school organized primarily as an elementary school.

g. Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). A cadet with the rank of C/CPL through C/CSM who is appointed

with authority over subordinate cadets.

h. Officer Candidate. A cadet who has been selected by Brigade authorities for possible

appointment as a cadet commissioned officer. This is not a rank; it is an insignia worn at the local

level while a cadet is being considered for appointment as a Commissioned Officer. Insignia of

Cadet Officer Candidates may not be worn at State activities with the exception of state-conducted

summer encampments at which an Officer Candidate is selected as part of participation in the

Officer Candidate School.

i. Performance Task Assessment (PTA). A task a cadet must perform to demonstrate skill-based

competency prior to a promotion. Rather than assessed with multiple choice questions, PTAs require

that a cadet DO something in a performance.

j. Promotion Board. Duly appointed group of individuals given authority to interview and examine a

cadet and recommend appropriate promotion action to be taken. A Promotion board may NOT

contain the promotion authority (a school level promotion board may not contain the principal and/or

commandant, a brigade promotion board may not contain the Brigade Advisor, and a state promotion

board may not contain the Executive Officer. Individuals must recuse themselves, and may not

participate in membership on a promotion board if they have a relationship with the candidate which

would create either a real or perceived conflict of interest (i.e. familial relationships).


k. School Weeks. Those weeks within a school year when school is in session, used to compute time

in grade requirements. Summer vacation weeks and cycle breaks for year round school DO NOT

count towards time in grade unless a cadet is enrolled in summer or “inter-session-type” classes or is

actively involved in cadet activities which would equate to enrollment in a Cadet Corps class.

l. Subject Matter Proficiency. Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge by written examination or

performance testing.

m. Time in grade (TIG). The length of time a cadet has officially held a rank.

n. Unit level promotions. For purposes of this regulation, unit level promotions are those which are

below the level of C/WO1. For such promotions, the promoting authority is the organizational entity to which the cadet is assigned (Company, Battalion, or Regiment).

1-3. Appointment and Promotion Authority

The Adjutant General of the State of California has the authority to appoint and promote a cadet in the

California Cadet Corps. This authority is delegated follows.

a. Unit Level Promotion. With the exception of promotion to the cadet warrant officers and

commissioned ranks, units have the authority to promote a cadet within that unit to the ranks

authorized for units of its size. CR 3-22 will be utilized to determine the maximum number of cadets

the unit is authorized for any rank. These promotions will be "BY ORDER OF THE PRINCIPAL". A

cadet promoted at the unit level serve at the pleasure of the principal. Units are authorized to publish

Standard Operating procedures which establish requirements greater than those listed in this

regulation; however, no unit or brigade may establish criteria which are lower than those set forth in

this regulation.

b. Brigade Level Promotion. The brigade has the authority to appoint cadet warrant officers (C/WO1

and C/WO2) and commissioned officers in the rank of Cadet Second Lieutenant and promote through

the rank of Cadet Captain. Promotions and appointment made by the brigade will be "BY THE

ORDER OF THE BRIGADE ADVISOR" with consideration being given to the recommendation of the

promotion board and the concurrence of the commandant of cadets and principal of the unit to which

the cadet belongs.

c. Promotion to Field Grade Ranks. The Executive Officer, California Cadet Corps has sole

promotion authority for the ranks cadet major through cadet colonel. These promotion will be "BY

ORDER OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL" and will be effected IAW with paragraph 2-4 of this

regulation.

1-4. Demotion and Reduction in Grade

Demotion of a cadet is a disciplinary matter in which a cadet has their rank reduced to a lower grade.

Reduction in grade is an administrative procedure in which a cadet has their rank reduced to conform

with rank authorized IAW their assignment.

a. Demotions. Any cadet may be demoted and/or their commission revoked upon the

recommendation of the principal and commandant of the school and unit to which he is assigned for


deficiency in academic studies, misbehavior, or for any other reason deemed appropriate. Demotion

orders will be published by the same authority that published the promotion orders.

b. Reductions. Any cadet who holds a rank higher than that authorized for the position to which s/he is

subsequently assigned will be reduced to the rank authorized for that position. The unit of assignment

will publish the reduction orders. In the case where a higher headquarters issued the order, the

subordinate headquarters desiring a demotion/reduction will submit a memo requesting the demotion

or reduction and explain the rationale for the request.

c. Distribution of Demotion/Reduction Orders. A copy of demotion/reduction orders will be

sent to the brigade headquarters and Headquarters, California Cadet Corps for review.


Chapter 2 Promotion Procedures

2-1. Promotion Requirements

In order to be eligible for promotion, a cadet must meet the prerequisites listed below. While this

regulation identifies the minimum requirements, each Principal and/or Brigade Advisor may prescribe

additional requirements deemed appropriate

a. Authorized Position. A cadet must be assigned to a position authorized for their unit of

assignment IAW CR 3-22. The rank to which the cadet is to be promoted will not be higher than the

one authorized for their position of assignment except as specified in section 3-1(c) of this regulation.

b. Proficiency and Time in Grade Requirements. A cadet will meet the proficiency and time in grade

requirements outlined in Appendix A of this regulation prior to being considered for promotion to the next higher grade.

(1) A cadet being considered for promotion to ranks of C/SGT through C/SSG must pass a written

examination on the Content Standards for the rank as specified in Appendices A and B. The examinations are available for access by commandant personnel from a secure area of the Cadet Corps online website and by request as outlined in Appendix B. In addition, a cadet being considered for promotion to ranks of Cadet through C/SSG must pass the PTAs as outlined in Appendices A and B.

(2) A Cadet who has Individualized Education Programs or Special Education “504” Plans which authorize them to have questions on exams read aloud to them may be administered the promotion tests orally by a more senior cadet or adult selected by the Commandant of Cadets.

(3) The minimum passing score on all promotion tests and PTAs is 80%.

(4) A cadet being considered for promotion to ranks from C/SFC and above must successfully pass

both the PTAs and a promotion board that asks questions to verify proficiency at the appropriate content standards for the rank being sought as outlined in Appendices A and B.

c. Physical Fitness Requirements. A cadet being considered for promotion to all ranks above

C/SSG must have met the Physical Fitness requirement within the twelve calendar months preceding the date of a cadet’s promotion board. This includes promotions to the level of C/SFC, C/MSG (C/1SG, C/SGM, and C/CSM), all cadet Warrant Officer (C/WO1 and C/WO2), Company Grade (C/2LT, C/1LT, and C/CPT), and Field Grade (C/MAJ, C/LTC, and C/COL) Officer ranks. “Meeting” the Physical Fitness requirement is defined as performing no less than the minimum level standards of the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) on the Cooper Institute Fitnessgram for EACH of the following tests:

(1) One mile run

(2) Push-ups or modified pull ups or pull ups or flexed arm hang

(3) Curl ups

(4) Trunk lift or sit and reach (both sides) or shoulder stretch (both sides) - Reference CACC


Training Aid 3-H-2 for the standards. The leftmost number in each box represents the minimum level standards of the HFZ for each test at the age level and for the gender specified.

d. Grade level Maximums. A cadet may not exceed the following ranks during the indicated grade

levels except when the commandant and principal concur that a cadet’s performance is exceptional and in the top 1% of all cadets in the unit.

(1) Grade 5 or below – Grizzly 4

(2) Grade 6 – C/CPL

(3) Grade 7 – S/SSG or C/WO1

(4) Grade 8 – C/MSG or C/1SG; in rare circumstances, an 8th grader may be appointed to a C/SGM or

C/CSM role, or C/WO2 (if younger than fourteen years old), or C/2LT (if at least fourteen years old)

(5) Grade 9 – C/1LT

(6) Grade 10 – C/MAJ

(7) Grade 11 – C/LTC

e. No “right” to promotion. A Cadet does not have a “right” to promotions, simply by membership in

the California Cadet Corps. A cadet must fully earn promotions and are not automatically entitled to waivers of promotion requirements by virtue of learning or physical disabilities. An individual with a bona fide physical or learning disability may request consideration for a waiver as noted in paragraph 3-1 of this regulation, but commandant personnel, principals, brigade advisors, and headquarters CACC personnel are entitled to use appropriate discretion in granting such waivers. State and federal regulations and laws will be fully complied with in considering such requests for waiver.

2-2. Promotion from Recruit through the ranks of the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps

a. Grizzly Ranks. A cadet enrolled in elementary schools shall only be eligible for promotion to ranks of Grizzly 1 through Grizzly 4 while they are in grades 5 and below. The Grizzly ranks do not require written promotion examinations or promotion board. Individual commandants and principals shall determine requirements for promotion through those ranks within the standards listed in Appendices A and B. A cadet enrolled in grades 6 and above are eligible for promotion to the rank of Cadet and above.

b. Promotion to CDT, CFC, C/CPL, C/SGT and C/SSG: A cadet in the ranks of RCT through C/SSG

will be promoted from the ranks of cadets who show high integrity, adherence to the ideals of the Cadet Code and an ability to work successfully with others. In addition to any required written promotion examination and PTAs, a commandant and/or principal may require a promotion board of at least three members selected by the commandant from the school faculty and/or the cadet officer, warrant officer or senior non-commissioned officer ranks to verify eligibility, competency and fitness for promotion. Regardless of whether a cadet is required to take a promotion test or satisfactorily complete requirements in addition to the promotion test, the Commandant will forward all recommendations for promotion to the school principal. Upon the approval of the promotion by the principal, the unit will publish orders announcing the promotion. A cadet enrolling for the first time in a CACC program in grades 6 and above need not have held Grizzly Ranks.


c. Promotion to C/SFC through C/CSM. A cadet in the ranks of C/SSG and above will be promoted

from the ranks of cadets who show high integrity, adherence to the ideals of the Cadet Code and a strong ability to work successfully with others. A cadet must pass the appropriate PTAs for the rank to which they aspire. In addition, a promotion board of at least three members selected by the commandant from the school faculty and/or the cadet officer, warrant officer or senior non-commissioned officer ranks shall meet, determine the eligibility and fitness of the candidate, and recommend the promotion of the candidate to the principal on CACC Form 8-A included in Appendix C to this regulation. The commandant will be responsible for ensuring that candidates for promotion are asked questions by the promotion board which verifies their competency at the Standards outlined in Appendices A and B to this regulation. Upon the approval of the promotion by the principal on CACC Form 8-A, the unit will publish orders announcing the promotion. In no case shall a cadet be promoted to a rank above C/SSG without having successfully completed a promotion board.

d. Accelerated Promotion through Cadet Sergeant. Under special circumstances, a cadet may be

promoted through the rank of Cadet Sergeant in the sole discretion of the Commandant of Cadets without regard to the time in grade requirements provided all other requirements have been met. Regardless of the circumstances, an accelerated promotion, under this paragraph, will not be considered unless it also contributes to the overall effectiveness of the unit.

e. The ranks of C/1SG, C/SGM and C/CSM. A C/MSG has demonstrated highest level of subject-

matter proficiency required of a cadet non-commissioned officer. A cadet with the rank of C/1SG, C/SGM, and C/CSM holds that rank by virtue of the fact that they have completed the promotion requirements for C/MSG and the positions to which they are assigned authorize the ranks of C/1SG, C/SGM or C/CSM IAW CR 3-22. In the U.S. Armed Forces, a MSG and a 1SG are the same “pay grade” while a SGM and a CSM are a different “pay grade.” In the California Cadet Corps, a C/MSG, C/1SG, C/SGM and a C/CSM are equivalent ranks distinguished by the position held by the cadet. No additional promotion requirements exist for the ranks of C/1SG, C/SGM, and C/CSM other than the availability of a position authorized that rank and the determination by the cadet’s commandant, principal, and/or Brigade Advisor that the cadet has demonstrated satisfactory leadership to justify assignment to that rank/position. A cadet may not be promoted to the rank of C/1SG, C/SGM, or C/CSM unless they have satisfactorily completed the requirements for promotion to C/MSG.

2-3. Promotion to Cadet Warrant Officer and Cadet Officer, Cadet Second Lieutenant through Cadet Captain

a. The appointment of a cadet as a warrant or commissioned officer is a privilege and not a right inherent with enrollment in the California Cadet Corps. It is reserved for those special cadets who are in good standing in the school and community, who maintain satisfactory academic standing, meet the standards of physical fitness qualification, are of strong moral character, have excellent school attendance and citizenship, who demonstrate proficiency through written and practical application of Cadet Corps subject matter, and who are recommended and approved through the selection process. A cadet officer must be prepared to assume the responsibility of their position and be worthy of the trust placed in them by their unit, school and brigade. Appointment to warrant officer ranks is NOT a prerequisite to appointment to cadet officer ranks.

b. Authority. The Brigade Advisor is the final authority on appointing a cadet to warrant officer or

commissioned officer ranks.

c. Eligibility. A cadet shall normally be considered for appointment as a warrant or commissioned


officer from the ranks of Cadet Master Sergeants who have demonstrated high moral integrity and the ability to lead others. Outstanding noncommissioned officers who have reached at least the grade of Cadet Staff Sergeant and have served a total of at least twenty-two school weeks as a noncommissioned officer in the ranks of C/CPL or higher, may be considered for appointment as a commissioned officer to fill an authorized unit vacancy for which another qualified officer is not available providing that they are otherwise qualified. A cadet who has not reached their fourteenth birthday will not be considered for appointment as a commissioned officer; however, s/he may be considered for appointment as a Warrant Officer.

d. Rank Upon Initial Appointment. Initial appoint to a Cadet Warrant Officer shall be to the

rank of WO1. Initial appointment to a cadet officer will be to the rank of C/2LT; no other initial appointment rank is authorized.

e. Procedures. A Cadet who is recommended by their commandant and principal for appointment as

a cadet warrant officer, cadet officer, or promotion to the next higher officer rank through cadet captain, must pass the appropriate PTAs, after which they shall appear before a promotion board convened by the Brigade Advisor. The promotion board shall consist of at least three members selected by the Brigade Advisor. The candidate's commandant and Brigade Advisor may not be members of the promotion board. The promotion board will interview the cadet candidate, review the candidate's application package, evaluate their performance as a cadet, and make a recommendation regarding their fitness for appointment as a cadet officer on CACC Form 8-B. This recommendation form will be forwarded to the brigade advisor who shall have 30 calendar days to review the application and render a final decision as the final approval authority. The brigade will publish orders promoting the cadet and, for appointment to cadet second lieutenant or cadet warrant officer one only, forward a completed copy of the appointment certificate (CACC Form 1) to the newly commissioned cadet officer/warrant officer. f. Promotion Application Package. The application package must be forwarded to the Brigade Advisor

and shall consist of a CCC Form 8-B with the signature of the school commandant and principal (Appendix C of this regulation) and a current, "true copy" of the cadet's Service Record (Form 13). Incomplete packages will be returned for proper completion prior to the convening of the promotion board g. Pre-commissioning Program: (1) A cadet otherwise eligible for commissioning may be designated officer candidates by the Brigade Advisor with the concurrence of the school principal. (2) Brigade Advisors may at their discretion require successful completion of a Brigade or State-sponsored Officer Candidate School prior to selection as an Officer Candidate or officer. (3) Brigade orders will be published selecting a cadet for officer candidacy for a period not to exceed 60 calendar days in a school year, after which the officer candidate may perform duty assignments as an officer in the unit to which assigned.

(4) Officer Candidate status shall not extend beyond the brigade boundaries.

(5) Officer Candidates shall wear insignia as prescribed by Cadet Regulation 1-8.

(6) The maximum 60 calendar day window of Officer Candidacy is intended as time for the candidate


to have field experiences in officer positions, apply for and be considered for promotion to second lieutenant before the Brigade promotion board, and either receive a commission or revert to the previous non-commissioned officer rank. Brigade advisors shall establish criteria to evaluate an officer candidate’s performance during the 60-day candidacy window.

2-4. Promotion to Cadet Major through Cadet Colonel

a. The appointment of a cadet as a field officer is an exceptional privilege and not a right inherent with enrollment in the California Cadet Corps. It is reserved for those remarkable cadets who are in good standing in the school and community, who maintain a satisfactory academic standing, high levels of physical fitness, strong moral and ethical standards, excellent school attendance and citizenship, who demonstrate very high levels of proficiency through written and practical application of Cadet Corps subject matter, and who are recommended and approved through the selection process. A cadet field grade officer must be prepared to assume the significant responsibility of their position and be worthy of the trust placed in them by their unit, school brigade, and the statewide California Cadet Corps program.

b. Authority. The Executive Officer, CACC is the sole appointing authority for cadet field grade officer ranks.

c. Procedures. A cadet recommended by their commandant and principal for promotion to a cadet

field grade officer rank from C/MAJ through C/COL must pass the appropriate PTAs, after which they shall appear before a promotion board convened by the brigade. The promotion board shall consist of at least three members selected by the Brigade Advisor. The candidate's commandant and Brigade Advisor may not be members of the promotion board. The promotion board will interview the cadet candidate, review the candidate's application package, evaluate their performance as a cadet, and make a recommendation regarding their fitness for appointment as a cadet field grade officer on CACC Form 8-C. This recommendation form will be forwarded to the brigade advisor who shall have final recommending authority. The Brigade Advisor will forward Form 8-C to the Headquarters, CACC for processing.

d. Field Grade Officer Promotion Application Package. The application package must be

forwarded by the Brigade Advisor to the Headquarters, CACC and shall consist of (1) a CCC Form 8-C with the signature of the school commandant and principal, the

signatures of the recommending Brigade promotion board members, and the signature of the Brigade Advisor

(2) a current, "true copy" of the cadet's Service Record (Form 13) (3) a certified copy of the cadet’s transcript showing all high school courses and grades earned (4) a certified copy of the cadet’s discipline record (generally a printout from the school’s

computerized student information system) (5) a certified copy of the cadet’s attendance record from the most recent school year and the

current year (if the package is submitted between 1 July and 31 December) or from the current school year if submitted between 1 January and 30 June

(6) a COLOR photograph of the cadet in a complete, proper Class A uniform (at least from the waist up) which clearly shows all awards and decorations, the proper wear of the Class A coat, and the cadet’s hair and face. No hat should be worn in the photograph.

(7) a letter of recommendation from the cadet’s Commandant if a cadet is promoted with any waiver outlined in paragraph 3-1.

Incomplete packages will be returned for proper completion prior to the convening of the promotion board.


e. Publication of Orders. Headquarters, California Cadet Corps will have 30 days to review the

application for compliance with this regulation and publish orders promoting the cadet by order of the Adjutant General. The effective date of rank will generally be the date of the orders promoting the cadet.

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Chapter 3 Special Provisions

3-1. Waivers

Under special circumstances, a requirement for promotion may be waived. A written request for waiver

will be submitted with the promotion package to the approval official as provided in this Regulation.

Generally, no more than one promotion requirement may be waived for a given promotion. The waiver

must be memorialized in memorandum form, will be attached to the promotion documentation and

forwarded to the promotion authority for approval. Only one time in grade waiver and one permanent

waiver (as described below) are authorized during a cadet's career in the California Cadet Corps.

However, the one rank over waiver may be used multiple times throughout a cadet’s career but not

more than once per duty position. Only the Executive Officer, CACC, may authorize additional waivers

that are, in their opinion, in the best interests of the organization. Note that promotions that occur during

annual state-conducted summer camps in the “ basic” and “ NCO a ca demies” w ill no t be considere d

“waiv ers” fo r the purpose of this regulation.

a. Time in grade waiver. Time in grade waivers will be considered for only those circumstances noted

below which preclude a cadet from satisfying a requirement in sufficient time for promotion, but for

which the cadet will have the capability of satisfying the requirement at a later date. Examples of

allowable temporary waivers are the following:

(1) Accelerated promotion through C/SGT as noted in paragraph 2-2d.

(2) Time in grade for promotions above C/SGT.

(3) Time in grade requirements for a cadet who transfers from a JROTC program and who

meets all other knowledge/skill/academic/physical requirements to attain the same rank they

held previously in the JROTC program. Note that the requirement for a cadet to be 14 years old

prior to commissioning may NOT be temporarily waived.

b. Permanent Waiver. A permanent waiver of a requirement will be considered for only the following

circumstances which preclude a cadet from ever satisfying a requirement for promotion. Approval of

this waiver carries forward for all ranks and subsequent promotions unless circumstances for which the

waiver was approved change. The only allowable permanent waivers are the following:

(1) Passage of the physical fitness requirement - a waiver will be allowed in the event a student

has a bona fide physical disability or disabilities and a medical doctor attests in writing that the cadet

cannot pass the physical fitness test as a direct result of the physical disability(ies).

(2) Passage of one or more elements of a PTA - a waiver will be allowed in the event a student

has a bona fide physical disability or disabilities and a medical doctor attests in writing that the cadet

cannot compete that element or elements of the PTA as a direct result of the physical disability(ies).

(3) Promotion from C/SSG or C/SFC to C/WO1 or C/2LT.

c. One Rank Over Waiver. A waiver to promote a cadet one rank above the maximum allowable rank will be considered for exceptional cadets who have reached the maximum rank allowed by position as defined in CR 3-22. One Rank Over Waivers will follow the below provisions.

(1) Commandants will only consider a One Rank Over Waiver for the top 10 percent of cadets in a unit and should avoid rank inversion whenever possible. A recommendation letter should be attached to the promotion packet for field grade promotions. (2) A cadet may only be in a One Rank Over Waiver status one rank at a time. A cadet will need to promote in position in order to be considered for another waiver.

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(3) One Rank Over Waivers for the ranks of C/1SG, C/SGM, C/CSM, and C/COL will not be authorized. (4) The approval authority for One Rank Over Waivers will be the same as the promotion authority in paragraph 1-3. d. Any official who approves a waiver pursuant to this regulation shall report to HQCACC annually a summary of all waivers approved. This report shall be in conjunction with the Annual General Inspection, and must include at a minimum the name of the cadet for whom a waiver was approved, the name and title of the approving authority, the date of waiver, the type of waiver, and the rank for which the waiver was allowed to apply towards promotion.

3-2. A cadet Enrolled in a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program

A cadet enrolled in a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the high school they are

attending, may belong to the California Cadet Corps and may be assigned positions and promoted

IAW this regulation. There is no rank reciprocity between the CACC and JROTC programs. A cadet

desiring promotion in the CACC must meet all CACC requirements, except that the time in grade

requirements may be waived for any cadet who meets ALL other requirements.

3-3. Temporary Promotions

a. Summer Camp. The 10th Corps Commander, with the consent of the Executive Officer, CACC

and 10th Corps Advisor, is granted the authority to temporarily promote a cadet attending the camp to

the next higher rank, for which he/she is eligible and qualified, in order to provide balance and clear cut

lines of authority within the command. A cadet temporarily promoted under this paragraph will

immediately revert to the rank held at the time the temporary promotion was granted the day following

the end of the summer camp. Temporary promotions may become permanent when confirmed by the

commandant having promotion authority over the cadet during the normal school year. Temporary

promotions to C/MAJ and above will not become permanent until the promotion is approved in writing

by the commandant and principal of the unit/school to which the cadet is normally assigned, a request

for publication of promotion orders and a copy of the approval document is received by HQCACC with

the endorsement of the Brigade Advisor, and orders are published.

b. Other. Temporary promotions, sometimes known as “frocking” are not permitted at any time in the

California Cadet Corps program.

3-4. End of term advancement. The maximum time in grade a cadet may have in the ranks of RCT to CFC is an academic semester or halfway through the academic school year, whichever is greater. A cadet will be advanced to the next rank automatically at the end of this time period even if they have not passed the promotion test provided they have demonstrated the required PTAs. The below provisions apply. a. Limitations. Advancement will not go past the rank of C/CPL. No more than two advancements per academic year are allowed. A cadet who is advanced under this provision may still promote early to the next rank if they meet the minimum TIG, pass the promotion test, and demonstrate the required PTAs. However, a cadet who passes a promotion test in an academic term will not be advanced to the next rank but may continue to promote to the next rank provided the minimum requirements are being met. b. Testing. To promote beyond the rank of C/CPL, cadets will need to take the C/SGT exam and any other exams that were skipped over by the advancement process. At a later date, a cumulative test for

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C/SGT may alleviate cadets of this multiple test requirement. Cadets need only take the tests they skipped. The current promotion tests for RCT through C/SGT may be taken to demonstrate mastery of strands 1-24 until a cumulative exam is made available. Commandants may request a paper test from the HQCACC S-6 if online testing is not available.

c. Procedures. (1) Once maximum TIG and PTA requirements are met, Commandants publish their own orders for automatic advancement in the same way they would do so for promotions through testing. (2) A Cadet who requests to take the promotion test before maximum TIG may do so and if the cadet passes, orders are published. The cadet will not be automatically advanced that term. (3) A cadet (whether advanced automatically or not) may request to take the promotion test for the next rank if TIG and PTA requirements are met. If the cadet passes, orders are published. (4) A cadet who passes a promotion test for any rank up to C/CPL do not need to take that promotion test again if taking multiple promotion tests for promotion to C/SGT. For example, a cadet is advanced from RCT to CDT, then completes the promotion test for CFC and is promoted, then is advanced to C/CPL would therefore not have to take the CFC test but would have to take the CDT, C/CPL, and C/SGT test. (5) Commandants may stop the automatic advancement or promotion of a cadet for disciplinary reasons provided that the cadet is formally counseled and the counseling is filed in the cadet’s 201 file for the remainder of the school year.

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APPENDIX A

PROMOTIONS REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

FOR PROMOTION TO

MINIMUM TIG IN WEEKS

CADET CORPS CURRICULUM TO HAVE MASTERED

OTHER REQUIREMENTS PROMOTION

AUTHORITY NOTES

Grizzly 1 (GZ1)

6

Curriculum Strand 1

none Commandant of Cadets Recommends

Orders published By Order of the Principal

Grizzly 2 (GZ2)

6

Curriculum Strands 1 and 2



Grizzly 3 (GZ3)

6

Curriculum Strands 1-3



Grizzly 4 (GZ4)

6




Cadet (CDT)

6 (one semester maximum)


Promotion Test (or advancement) and CDT PTAs

Commandant of Cadets Recommends


Cadet First Class (CFC)



Promotion Test (or advancement) and CFC PTAs



Cadet Corporal (C/CPL)



Promotion Test (or advancement) and C/CPL PTAs



Cadet Sergeant (C/SGT)

9


Promotion Test CDT through C/SGT and C/SGT PTAs



Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSG)

9


Promotion Test a n d C/SSG PTAs



In exceptional circumstances, a cadet may advance from C/SSG to C/WO1 or C/2LT if they have met all other requirements for promotion

Cadet Sergeant First Class (C/SFC)

9


C/SFC PTAs Promotion Board Required



Must meet Physical Fitness Requirement

Cadet Master Sergeant and above (C/MSG) (C/1SG) (C/SGM) (C/CSM)

9


Promotion Board Required C/MSG PTAs



C/CSM only authorized at Brigade level; those orders By Order of the Brigade Advisor

Must meet Physical Fitness Requirement

See para 2-2(e) for clarification of these ranks

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FOR PROMOTION TO

MINIMUM TIME IN GRADE IN WEEKS

CADET CORPS CURRICULUM TO HAVE MASTERED

OTHER REQUIREMENTS PROMOTION AUTHORITY

NOTES

Cadet Warrant Officer 1 (C/WO1)

9


Promotion Board Initial cadet warrant/commissioned officer PTAs

Commandant of Cadets and Principal recommend

Orders published By Order of the Brigade Advisor

Cadet Warrant Officer 2 (C/WO2)

9


Promotion Board C/1LT PTAs



Cadet Second Lieutenant (C/2LT)

9


Promotion Board Initial cadet warrant/commissioned officer PTAs



Cadet First Lieutenant (C/1LT)

9


Promotion Board C/1LT PTAs



Cadet Captain (C/CPT)

12


Promotion Board C/CPT PTAs



Cadet Major (C/MAJ)

12

Promotion Board C/MAJ PTAs

Brigade Advisor recommends with input from Commandant and Principal

Orders published By Order of the Adjutant General

Application package must include a photograph of the cadet in Class A uniform and copies of attendance, discipline, and academic grades.

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (C/LTC)

12

Promotion Board C/LTC PTAs




Cadet Colonel (C/COL)

12

Promotion Board C/COL PTAs




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APPENDIX B CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS PROMOTION EXAMINATIONS

AND PTA FOR CADET THROUGH C/SSG

Online promotion examination access instructions are available on the California Cadet Corps website at http://cacc.cadet.org. Access to the online examinations is restricted to commandant personnel with required user names and passwords. Contact the CACC HQ S-6 for access privileges or for a paper version of the test.

Promotion to the ranks of Cadet through Cadet Staff Sergeant The following policies shall be followed.

a. Cadet personnel may only take promotion tests under the direct monitoring/proctoring/supervision

of a California Cadet Corps (CACC) Commandant, Assistant Commandant, or Special Projects Officer. CACC personnel may use local school or district approved adults (employees or volunteers) to assist in the monitoring/proctoring/supervision of testing, HOWEVER the requesting officer assumes responsibility for the integrity and validity of the testing process.

b. i. Due to testing security and integrity issues, NO CADET MAY BE INVOLVED IN ANY WAY,

SHAPE, OR FORM with the registration, monitoring, proctoring, or supervision of the testing process. A cadet may be involved in the pre and post activities surrounding promotion testing, such as pre-registrations and order publication, but not directly with the testing or request process.

ii. A Recruit/cadet may not use any outside assistance during the testing, inclusive of other persons, written materials or electronic equipment. The test must be the exclusive effort of the recruit/cadet and this must be attested to by the authorized adult proctor. It is an integrity violation to write down any questions or answer choices. Additionally, the online system will not allow printing of question screens.

c. Commandant personnel should plan to request access codes or paper test NLT 3 days prior to their scheduled testing session.

d. When a cadet is promoted, in addition to the published order, a copy of the online certificate of

achievement or locally produced certificate must be kept in the cadet’s 201 file as documentation proof. When units are inspected during the Annual General Inspection (AGI) process, compliance with this requirement will be monitored closely.

e. Detailed procedures for online testing can be found on the CACC website at

[cadet.org/promo]. In summary, the following protocol shall be used for online testing.

i. STEP 1: A cadet who wishes to take a promotion test must notify their commandant, who will submit a request for online testing through the CACC website [cadet.org/promo].

ii. STEP 2: Once the request is received, normally within one business day, the requestor will receive an email with unique authorization codes for online testing. The authorization codes will only be valid for seven (7) days from the date of issue. For security purposes, only users with pre-validated cadet.org email accounts will be allowed to request and receive authorization codes. Procedures for requesting cadet.org email accounts and/or pre-validation as a testing proctor can be found on the CACC website at [cadet.org/cmdt].

http://cacc.cadet.org/

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iii. STEP 3: Under the direct monitoring and proctoring of an authorized adult, the online testing process begins by clicking on a link from the CACC website at [cadet.org/promo]. The testing system will ask for the name of the individual (in order for certificates to print out best, we recommend they use ALL CAPS and list names first, then last, JOHN JONES), their testing code, and their proctor’s authorization. Once the proctor has entered that information, the individual may begin the test.

iv. STEP 4: Each test has a maximum time of 50 minutes and consists of 50 questions randomly selected from a test bank that has at least a hundred questions per testing level. Please note that if a special education student requires additional time for the test as required in an IEP, or if additional testing accommodations are required, the proctor must email the HQCACC S6 to make arrangements for a special testing scenario.

*If an individual scores 80% or higher on the test, a certificate of achievement will automatically be generated that will include the recruit/cadet’s name, score, and date/time of the specific test they took. Two copies of the certificate of achievement should be printed for documentation. *If an individual fails a test (scores less than 80%), they will need to wait 20 business days before a new authorization code can be issued to retake the test.

f. Detailed procedures for requesting paper testing can be found on the CACC website at

[cadet.org/promo]. In summary, the following protocol shall be used for requesting paper tests.

i. STEP 1: A cadet who wishes to take a promotion test must notify their commandant, who will submit a request for testing through the CACC website [cadet.org/promo].

ii. STEP 2: Once the request is received, normally within one business day, the requestor will receive an email with a paper version of the exam. For security purposes, only users with pre-validated cadet.org email accounts will be allowed to request and receive paper tests. Procedures for requesting cadet.org email accounts and/or pre-validation as a testing proctor can be found on the CACC website at [cadet.org/cmdt].

iii. STEP 3: Each test has a maximum time of 50 minutes and consists of 50 questions randomly selected from a test bank that has at least a hundred questions per testing level. Please note that if a special education student requires additional time for the test as required in an IEP, or if additional testing accommodations are required, it will be up to the Commandant of Cadets to arrange those accommodations.

iv. STEP 4: For security purposes, paper tests will be treated as a supply item kept IAW the supply procedures in CR 4-2. Test copies should be destroyed NLT 7 calendar days after testing has been completed.

*If an individual scores 80% or higher on the test, a locally generated certificate of achievement will be produced by the unit and will include the recruit/cadet’s name, score, and date/time of the specific test they took. Two copies of the certificate of achievement should be printed for documentation. *If an individual fails a test (scores less than 80%), they will need to wait 20 business days before a new authorization code can be issued to retake the test.

g. In addition to successfully passing the written test with a score of 80% or higher, each recruit/cadet must accomplish ALL of the PTAs for the rank they are attempting, either in a formal promotion board or a one-on-one interview/observation with more senior ranking cadet(s) and/or commandant personnel.

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NOTE: Promotion to the ranks of Cadet Sergeant First Class and higher.

a. A cadet seeking promotion to Cadet Sergeant First Class and higher must successfully

demonstrate the appropriate knowledge and skills in a combination of PTAs and oral interview(s) with more senior ranking cadet(s) and/or commandant personnel.

b. By design, all cadet knowledge and experience is cumulative. i. A cadet is expected to not only be competent and knowledgeable for the rank they are

attempting to achieve, but are also expected to continue to possess and maintain the knowledge and expertise expected of ALL LOWER RANKS.

ii. This is a particularly critical expectation to understand as it relates to those cadets who attempt and/or attain accelerated promotion to cadet warrant or commissioned ranks. More specifically, a Cadet Warrant or Commissioned Officer is expected to possess the appropriate knowledge and experience of both a C/SFC and C/MSG, regardless of whether they ever possessed those ranks.

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California Cadet Corps PTAs For Promotion to Cadet, Cadet First Class, Cadet Corporal, Cadet Sergeant, and Cadet

Staff Sergeant

In addition to successfully passing the online written test with a score of 80% or higher (unless advanced per paragraph 3-4 of this regulation), each recruit/cadet must accomplish ALL of the PTAs for the rank they are attempting, either in a formal promotion board or a one-on-one interview/observation with more senior ranking cadet(s) and/or commandant personnel. PTAs for each rank are shown below.

i. Promotion to Cadet

a. Recite Pledge of Allegiance. b. Perform the following basic individual drill commands properly:

i. ATTENTION ii. Present, ARMS iii. Order, ARMS iv. Left/Right, FACE v. About, FACE vi. Half Left/Right, FACE vii. At, EASE; Stand At, EASE; REST viii. Parade, REST

c. Perform the following commands properly as a member of a squad or platoon: i. FALL, IN ii. Dress Right, DRESS; Ready, FRONT iii. COVER; RECOVER iv. Forward, MARCH v. Column Left (Half left)/ Right (Half right), MARCH vi. Mark Time, MARCH vii. Half Step, MARCH viii. Squad/Platoon, HALT

ii. Promotion to Cadet First Class a. Recite the General Orders. b. Sing the ‘Star Spangled Banner’. c. Demonstrate how to properly fold a flag. d. Recite the Chain of Command. e. Perform the following commands properly as a member of a squad or platoon:

i. At Close Interval, FALL IN ii. Rear, MARCH iii. Counter Column, MARCH iv. Left/Right Flank, MARCH v. File from the left/right, MARCH vi. Column of twos (threes, etc) to the left/right, MARCH vii. Change Step, MARCH viii. Double Time, MARCH ix. Open Rank, MARCH x. Close Ranks, MARCH xi. Eyes, RIGHT xii. Ready, FRONT xiii. All commands necessary to properly execute a PT extended Formation

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iii. Promotion to Cadet Corporal a. Perform the following commands properly as a member of a squad or platoon:

i. Route Step, MARCH; At Ease, MARCH ii. Backward, MARCH iii. Count, OFF iv. Close Interval, MARCH (while in line, from the Halt); Normal Interval, MARCH v. Double Interval, MARCH (while in line, from the Halt); Normal Interval. MARCH vi. At Close Interval, Dress Right, DRESS vii. Close Interval, MARCH (while marching); Normal Interval, MARCH viii. Double Interval, MARCH (while marching); Normal Interval, MARCH ix. The Manual of the Guidon

iv. Promotion to Cadet Sergeant a. Recite all the Leadership Traits. b. Recite all the Leadership Principles.

v. Promotion to Cadet Staff Sergeant a. Demonstrate the Manual of Arms with a Springfield 1903 or similar rifle. b. Demonstrate the ability to properly form and march a squad. c. Recite the Leader’s Code. d. Sing one of the military branch songs (‘Off We Go’, ‘Anchors Aweigh’, ‘The Army Goes

Rolling Along’, or ‘Marine Corps Hymn’). e. Sing a patriotic song that is not the ‘Star Spangled Banner’.

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APPENDIX C

PROMOTION BOARD SCORING SHEET

Promotion Candidate’s Name:

(Last Name, First Name) Current Rank Rank Attempting Promotion to

Evaluate the cadet on a scale with four being outstanding and one being poor (zero is for no attempt or extremely poor performance)

CATEGORY:

1) Dress Uniform complies with CR 1-8 4 3 2 1 0

2) Haircut and hygiene 4 3 2 1 0

3) Poise, posture, and mannerisms 4 3 2 1 0

4) Self-confidence 4 3 2 1 0

5) Knowledge of CACC History, Objectives, Motto, etc 4 3 2 1 0

6) Knowledge of Basic Military Subjects 4 3 2 1 0

7) Knowledge of First Aid/CPR 4 3 2 1 0

8) Knowledge of Map and Compass Reading 4 3 2 1 0

9) Knowledge of Leadership Traits and Principles 4 3 2 1 0

10) Knowledge of other Leadership Topics 4 3 2 1 0

11) Demonstrated close order drill 4 3 2 1 0

12) Knowledge of squad, platoon, and company drill 4 3 2 1 0

13) Knowledge of Academic Vocabulary 4 3 2 1 0

14) Knowledge of Current Events 4 3 2 1 0

15) Knowledge of patriotic principles/information 4 3 2 1 0

16) Experiences in leadership positions have prepared this cadet 4 3 2 1 0

17) Knowledge of patriotic songs 4 3 2 1 0

18) Military courtesy 4 3 2 1 0

19) Attendance at school 4 3 2 1 0

20) Academic success in other classes 4 3 2 1 0

21) Citizenship record 4 3 2 1 0

22) Attendance at cadet events, activities, meetings 4 3 2 1 0

23) Quality/completeness of service record 4 3 2 1 0

24) Demonstrated ability to handle stresses of leadership 4 3 2 1 0

25) Willingness to serve (school and community service) 4 3 2 1 0

TOTAL FOR EACH SCORE: x 4 = | x 3 = | x 2 = | x 1 =

GRAND TOTAL OUT OF A POSSIBLE 100

Printed Name of Promotion Board Member (Last Name, First Name) Rank (or CIV)

Signature of Promotion Board Member Date

Comments:

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APPENDIX D

Promotion Board and PTAs Requirements For Promotion to Cadet Sergeant First Class

The cadet must successfully demonstrate the following knowledge and skills in a combination of PTAs and oral interview with more senior ranking cadet(s) and/or commandant personnel.

By design, all cadet knowledge and experience is cumulative. A cadet is expected to not only be competent and knowledgeable for the rank they are attempting to achieve, but are also expected to continue to possess and maintain the knowledge and expertise expected of ALL LOWER RANKS. This is a particularly critical expectation to understand as it relates to those cadets who attempt and/or attain accelerated promotion to cadet warrant or commissioned ranks. More specifically, a Cadet Warrant or Commissioned Officer is expected to possess the appropriate knowledge and experience of both a C/SFC and C/MSG, regardless of whether they ever attained those ranks.

Promotion Board Questions: The promotion board can repeat or add ANY of the previous cadet

NCO questions they feel are appropriate.

o Explain the difference between authority and responsibility. o What is the California state animal? Flower? Tree? o What regulation governs Cadet Appointments and Promotions? Cadet Awards?

The Cadet uniform? o What is delegation? o What components are included on a typical training schedule? o Explain the difference between leadership and management. o Explain how to stop bleeding. o Explain what a scale on a map is for and how it is used. o Cite some cultural differences between African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanic

Americans. o Explain the factors affecting human motivation.

Additional PTAs: The commandant can repeat or add ANY of the previous NCO PTAs they feel

are appropriate. At minimum, the cadet should demonstrate they know how to properly:

o Complete a Clothing Record. o Make a Training Schedule. o Sing a cadence. o Complete a Requisition and Inventory. o Prepare a Service Record. o Prepare a Strength and Activities Report. o Prepare an Order. o Demonstrate how to use a compass. o Demonstrate how to find grid coordinates. o Demonstrate the proper method of adult CPR.

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California Cadet Corps Promotion Board and PTAs requirements for Promotion to Cadet

Master Sergeant

The cadet must successfully demonstrate the following knowledge and skills in a combination of PTAs and oral interview with more senior ranking cadet(s) and/or commandant personnel.


Additional Promotion Board Questions: The promotion board can repeat or add ANY of the previous

cadet NCO questions they feel are appropriate.

o Explain the difference between Direct, Organizational, and Strategic Leadership. o Explain what triage is. o Describe who makes up California’s Executive Branch. o Explain how a bill becomes a law. o Give the warning signs and treatment of a stroke. o Describe who makes up California’s Legislative Branch. o What does it mean to be a Leader of Character, Presence, and Intellect? o What are Universal Precautions? o Describe who makes up California’s Judicial Branch. o Explain the types of burns and how to treat them.

Additional PTAs: The commandant can repeat or add ANY of the previous NCO PTAs they feel are appropriate. At minimum, the cadet should demonstrate they know how to properly:

o Demonstrate how to conduct a Head to Toe Exam. o Demonstrate how to properly march a platoon. o Demonstrate how to run a Physical Fitness training session. o Demonstrate the proper method of child and infant CPR. o Demonstrate how to properly orient a map. o Demonstrate how to command a Color Guard. o Demonstrate how to command a flag detail. o Demonstrate how to administer the Fitnessgram properly.

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California Cadet Corps Promotion Board and PTAs requirements for Promotion to

Cadet Warrant Officer One, Cadet Warrant Officer Two, and Cadet 2nd Lieutenant

A cadet officer must successfully demonstrate the following knowledge and skills in a combination of PTAs and oral interview with more senior ranking cadet(s) and/or commandant personnel.

Because the California Cadet Corps is an applied leadership program, cadet officers are expected to demonstrate the ability to analyze, apply and synthesize knowledge and skills learned at lower ranks. Therefore questions on an officer promotion board demand a level of performance and thoughtfulness in their responses commensurate with those expectations.


Additional Promotion Board Questions (Generic): The promotion board can repeat or add ANY of the previous

cadet NCO or officer questions they feel are appropriate.

o Tell the promotion board why you would like to be a cadet officer. o What is your biggest weakness as a leader? What have you done to work on that deficiency? o Give us an example of where your leadership skills shined (a situation where you showed great

leadership). o What does it mean to you to be patriotic? How do you demonstrate your patriotism? o Why is it important for a cadet officer to do well in school? How well do you do in school? o What were your latest PT test scores? Why is it important for a cadet officer to be healthy and

physically fit? o How will you treat cadet NCOs when you are commissioned? You are currently “one of them.” o What will change about your relationship with cadet NCOs when you become a cadet officer? o Have you been in any trouble at school in the last year? (detentions, suspensions, etc) o How has your attendance been at school the past year? (number of absences, tardies, truancies) o In what ways has being in the Cadet Corps helped shape you into a better person?

Additional Promotion Board Questions (Content Specific): The promotion board can repeat or add ANY of the

previous cadet NCO or officer questions they feel are appropriate.

o Tell us about a class you recently taught to cadets? How did it go? How effective was your lesson plan? Tell us about the process you went through to plan that lesson?

o Why is it important to be sensitive to and knowledgeable about people from other cultures? o How good are you at managing your time and staying organized? Why are those two things

important? o Describe for us how to administer CPR to an adult. o Show us how you would treat a choking victim. o Tell us about the last orienteering course you successfully completed.

What techniques did you use to complete it successfully? o Recite the leader’s code. o What are the major responsibilities of a cadet S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6? o Are you familiar with where the cadet regulations can be found? Tell us something you recently

read in a cadet regulation that you did not know about previously.

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1st Lieutenant



By design, all cadet knowledge and experience is cumulative. A cadet is expected to not only be competent and knowledgeable for the rank they are attempting to achieve, but are also expected to continue to possess and maintain the knowledge and expertise expected of ALL LOWER RANKS. This is a particularly critical expectation to understand as it relates to those cadets who attempt and/or attain accelerated promotion to cadet warrant or commissioned ranks.

Additional Promotion Board Questions (Generic): The promotion board can repeat or add ANY of

the previous cadet NCO or officer questions they feel are appropriate.

o Tell us about your three favorite leaders in American Military history. What makes them such important and effective leaders?

o What is a cadet Service Record? o What is an Individual Clothing Record? o What is a training schedule? o What is a Property Book? o What is a Report of Survey? o What is a Press Release? o What is a Risk Management Worksheet? o What are the two types of orders an S-1 publishes and what does each accomplish? o What is a strength report and how often are they completed? o What is an inventory and how often does the cadet regulation 4-1 say it must be

accomplished?

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Captain






o What are some considerations when constructing and placing a trap or a snare? o What are three methods of starting a fire other than with matches or similar lighting

devices? o What are some good signals to use to alert potential rescuers when you are in a survival

situation? o Why is fire so critical in a survival situation? o Describe the method of creating a solar still. o What is an Operations Order and what purpose does it serve? o What are some things to consider when performing a risk assessment in the planning

stages of a cadet event? Give several examples of how you mitigate risks common on cadet field activities.

o What components should always exist in a cadet commander’s mission statement?

o What are the differences between missions, goals, and objectives? o What are the two most important responsibilities of a leader?

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Major, Cadet Lieutenant Colonel, and Cadet Colonel






o What is your philosophy of leadership? o Share with us your vision for how to make the Cadet Corps better. How would you

achieve that vision? o Every leader has a “fatal flaw.” What is yours and how are you working on that fatal flaw so

that it does not result in your downfall? o Which 3-4 of the leadership traits are you best at and why? o Which 2-3 of the leadership principles are you best at and why?

Additional PTAs: The commandant can repeat or add ANY of the previous NCO PTAs they feel are

appropriate. The cadet should demonstrate they know how to properly:

o Prepare a compete Operations Plan. o Give an effective briefing on an Operations Plan. o Function effectively as a battalion and regimental/brigade primary staff officer. o Use command voice in front of a regiment or brigade. o Resolve conflicts between subordinates. o Write an effective memorandum. o Write an effective personnel “counseling statement.” o Prepare an agenda for a staff meeting and conduct the meeting. o Conduct an efficient and effective awards ceremony. o Serve as the commander of troops at a Pass in Review. o Conduct a unit mock Annual General Inspection.

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APPENDIX E

APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT/PROMOTION

AS A CADET NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER

IN THE CALIFORNIA CADET CORPS

CADET:_ UNIT/SCHOOL:_

POSITION HELD/TO

RANK CONSIDERED FOR BE HELD:_

PROMOTION BOARD RECOMMENDATION

We certify that the above named cadet has appeared before this promotion board and, in our judgment, find them fully qualified

for promotion to the rank indicated in accordance with CR 1-5. Recommend promotion.

PROMOTION BOARD MEMBER PROMOTION BOARD MEMBER PROMOTION BOARD MEMBER

DATE:

COMMANDANT/PRINCIPAL CONCURRENCE

We concur that the above named Cadet is eligible for promotion to the non-commissioned officer rank indicated. The individual

has performed all assigned duties in a satisfactory manner, is in good standing within the school and unit, and is deserving of

this promotion. We certify to the best of our knowledge that all qualifications under the provisions of CR 1-5 have been met,

and authorize that this cadet be promoted.

COMMANDANT: APPROVE / DISAPPROVE (circle one) Signature: Date:

PRINCIPAL: APPROVE / DISAPPROVE (circle one) Signature: Date:

Form 8-A (DEC 15)

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APPENDIX E

APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT/PROMOTION

AS A CADET WARRANT/ COMPANY GRADE OFFICER


CADET:_ UNIT/SCHOOL:

RANK CONSIDERED FOR:

POSITION HELD/TO

BE HELD:

SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION

Request the above named Cadet be considered for promotion to the rank indicated. The individual has performed all assigned

duties in a satisfactory manner, is in good standing within the school and unit, and is deserving of this promotion. We certify to

the best of our knowledge that all qualifications under the provisions of CR 1-5 have been met, and recommend that this cadet

be promoted.

PRINCIPAL (sign/date) COMMANDANT (sign/date)

PROMOTION BOARD RECOMMENDATION

We certify that the above named cadet has appeared before this promotion board and, in our judgment, find them fully qualified

for promotion to the rank indicated in accordance with CR 1-5. Recommend promotion.


DATE:_

BRIGADE ADVISOR CONCURRENCE

Concur that the above named Cadet is eligible for promotion to the rank indicated. The individual has performed all assigned

duties in a satisfactory manner, is in good standing within the brigade, and is deserving of this promotion. To the best of my

knowledge all qualifications under the provisions of CR 1-5 have been met.

APPROVE / DISAPPROVE (circle one) Signature: Date:

Form 8-B (DEC 15)


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APPENDIX E

APPLICATION FOR PROMOTION

AS A CADET FIELD GRADE OFFICER


CADET:_ UNIT/SCHOOL :

POSITION HELD/TO

RANK CONSIDERED FOR: BE HELD:

SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION Request the above named Cadet be considered for promotion to the rank indicated. The individual has performed all assigned

duties in a satisfactory manner, is in good standing within the school and unit, and is deserving of this promotion. We certify

to the best of our knowledge that all qualifications under the provisions of CR 1-5 have been met, and recommend that this

cadet be promoted.

PRINCIPAL (sign/date) COMMANDANT (sign/date)

BRIGADE PROMOTION BOARD RECOMMENDATION We certify that the above named cadet has appeared before this brigade-level promotion board and, in our judgment, find them

fully qualified for promotion to the rank indicated in accordance with CR 1-5. Recommend promotion.


DATE:

BRIGADE ADVSOR CONCURRENCE Concur that the above named Cadet is eligible for promotion to the rank indicated. The individual has performed all assigned

duties in a satisfactory manner, is in good standing within the brigade, and is deserving of this promotion. To the best of my

knowledge all qualifications under the provisions of CR 1-5 have been met. Recommendation is made to HQ CACC for

promotion.

BRIGADE ADVISOR

DATE:

Note: This application must be accompanied by a copy of the cadet’s current service record (form 13), a full color

photograph, and copies of the cadet’s academic transcript, attendance, and discipline records.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

APPROVE / DISAPPROVE (circle one) Signature: Date:


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Form 8-C (DEC 15)

cadet appointments and promotions · cadet appointments and promotions *redistributes performance...

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